Job Title: Part-Time Employer Partnerships Coordinator, NYC

Functional Area: Partnerships

Job type: Part-Time (25 hours/week); Time-Bound through December 31, 2026

Location: New York City (hybrid) 

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Direct Manager: Director of Employer Partnerships

Who We Are

COOP is building a diverse movement of upwardly mobile first-generation college grads overcoming underemployment through digital skills and peer connections. We want to reignite our nation’s promise of upward mobility for those who strive to achieve a brighter future for themselves and their families—to ensure the American Dream is a reality for all. We connect un-/underemployed first-gen college graduates to one another—within cohorts and across “generations” of cohorts. By growing their peer professional networks, members of our community achieve upward economic mobility by building the skills and connections they need for the careers they deserve.

Our intervention for underemployed graduates has produced compelling wage outcomes for thousands of first-generation and low-income grads in New York, California, Illinois, and Florida. Within 12 months of program completion, three out of four COOP alumni are fully employed. Learn more about COOP Careers by visiting our website here. 

Our Workplace

COOP is an organization where we bring our authentic selves to work every day. Many of our team members have been program participants which translates into a workplace that is mission-driven with deep connections to our community. Rooted in the core values that comprise our pillars of Head, Heart, and Hustle, we approach our work with empathy, curiosity, and a shared sense of purpose. Our teams span across NYC, Bay Area, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami. We approach our shared mission of overcoming underemployment with resourcefulness and optimism while bringing fun to the challenge.

What You Will Do

COOP Careers is seeking to hire an Employer Partnerships Coordinator to support the Partnerships team with planning and executing partner volunteer events and maintaining partner relationships. This individual will be responsible for supporting and coordinating partner relationships through event planning and logistics, reporting KPIs, marketing, and communication to the COOP community.  This position requires exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, as well as organization and precision. This is a time-bound, part-time position scheduled to conclude on December 31, 2026.

Responsibilities

Event Planning and Management (75%)

• Plan and organize employer engagement volunteer events, mentorship opportunities, mock interviews, and technical workshops in collaboration with the Partnerships team to support COOP Fellows in program and as alumni
• Manage all back-end logistics of event planning, including event registration, marketing and communications, tracking attendance, and supporting virtual and in-person event setup
• Lead or support event facilitation, including public speaking, managing virtual and in-person event agendas, and ensuring events run successfully with oversight from Director of Employer Partnerships and in coordination with the employer partner
• Collaborate with relevant internal teams around event planning and communication to ensure alignment with program goals and timelines

Administration (25%)

• Maintain accurate record of partnerships and events in Salesforce and create ad hoc reports for stakeholders
• Write and send thank you and follow-up emails to partners and COOPers following each partner event
• Update activity history in Salesforce to track employer and volunteer engagements
• Assist with content writing and promoting for partner-related initiatives

Who We Need

• Relevant experience gained through internships, part-time roles, volunteer work, or academic projects related to events, marketing, or operations
• Experience supporting projects or events using clear processes, templates, and guidance, with the ability to execute tasks accurately and on time
• Ability to travel approximately 20% of the year within the Greater NYC metropolitan area, primarily within Manhattan, with areas being generally accessible via public transportation is required
• Ability to perform physical tasks; specifically setting up and breaking down events, including lifting and moving chairs, tables, podiums, and other event equipment (up to 15 pounds) is required; support for heavier tasks is available
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours as needed, including evenings, to support events is required
• Experience or familiarity with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and Monday.com project management products preferred
• Experience or familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM systems preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Who You Are

• Mission Driven & Equity Mindset - Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to the mission; brings an equity mindset to work
• Initiative and Results-Driven - Creates action plans to drive decisions that deliver results and enhance intended impact, accounting for internal and external factors that might affect desired results and adjusting course as needed
• Workload Management  - Breaks down a task/project into steps and executes them effectively and on time, adjusting course as needed
• Collaboration - Views work with a collective mindset; supports others in understanding how we achieve our shared purpose with mutual accountability and shared ownership to achieve our goals

What We Offer You

COOP Careers believes it is mission-critical to hire, retain, and motivate highly-qualified, passionate, and dedicated professionals. We are committed to providing fair and transparent compensation and a supportive, mission-driven work environment.

• Compensation: $30/hour (25 hours/week)
• Flexibility: Hybrid work model with a flexible part-time schedule
• Professional Development: Hands-on experience supporting employer partnerships and events, with coaching and feedback from experienced team members
• Mission-Driven Community: Opportunity to work in an organization deeply connected to the communities we serve
• Growth & Exposure: Exposure to cross-functional teams, employer partners, and nonprofit workforce development work 

Hybrid Working Policy

Currently, all COOP team members work remotely and attend a monthly in-person coworking and team-building day at our partner spaces:

• NYC: Civic Hall, 124 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003)
• Bay Area:  Swissnex, San Francisco Pier 17, The Embarcadero Suite 800, San Francisco, CA 94111 
• Chicago: TechNexus, 20 N Wacker Dr 12th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
• Los Angeles: mutually-convenient WeWork location

Residency Policy

All employees must reside within commuting distance (approximately two hours) of a COOP program site located in the following cities: Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Bay Area, and within the states of CA, CT, FL, IL, NJ or NY.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

COOP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We seek to build a diverse staff representative of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.